Baby-Friendly Initiative
Hospital implementation of the Ten Steps is associated with higher breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding at three and six months, and longer breastfeeding duration. The Ten Steps have been shown to reduce breastfeeding inequiti…
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Hospital implementation of the Ten Steps is associated with higher breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding at three and six months, and longer breastfeeding duration. The Ten Steps have been shown to reduce breastfeeding inequities among underserved populations. Canadian BFI implementation remains limited despite guidelines that apply to hospitals and community health services. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative uses Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to improve breastfeeding outcomes.